Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Amy Nicholson and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s new movie releases.
FilmWeek: ‘Queen & Slim,’ ‘The Two Popes,’ ‘Les Misérables’ and more
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Amy Nicholson and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s new movie releases.
" Queen & Slim " in wide release
“The Frame’s” John Horn spoke with Melina Matsoukas and Lena Waithe, the director and writer of the film. You can hear the interview at here.
" The Two Popes " at The Landmark & The Vista
" Les Misérables " at Arena Cinelounge Hollywood
" Girls On The Run " at Laemmle’s Glendale
" My Friend The Polish Girl " at Laemmle’s Glendale
" Away " at Laemmle’s Glendale
" Recorder: The Marion Stokes Project " at the Nuart Theatre
" After Parkland " at Laemmle’s Monica Film Center
" Branagh Theatre Live: The Winter's Tale " at Laemmle’s Town Center, Laemmle’s Playhouse, Laemmle’s Claremont, Laemmle’s Royal & Laemmle’s Glendale (12/4 one night only)
" When Harry Met Sally " at Laemmle’s Claremont, Laemmle’s Playhouse & Laemmle’s Town Center (12/3 one night only)
CRITICS' HITS:
Tim: "Queen & Slim," "My Friend The Polish Girl," "Away" & "Branagh Theatre Live: The Winter's Tale"
Amy: "Recorder: The Marion Stokes Project" & "When Harry Met Sally"
MIXED FEELINGS:
Tim: "The Two Popes"
Amy: "Les Misérables," "Girls On The Run" & "After Parkland"
Guests:
Amy Nicholson , film critic for KPCC, film writer for The Guardian and host of the podcasts ‘ Unspooled ’ and the podcast miniseries “ Zoom ”; she tweets
Tim Cogshell , film critic for KPCC, Alt-Film Guide and CineGods.com ; he tweets
The Most Important Films Of The Last Decade (Plus, The Ones That Have Yet To Come Out)
The 2010s are coming to a close, and layperson and critic alike are flipping back through their memories for the most important and beloved films of the last decade.
“The Avengers,” “Get Out” and “Moonlight” all got a spot in the New York Times critics’ list. But of course, what makes a film “influential” is highly subjective -- its affect on the film industry? Audiences? The world beyond?
Our critics dive into the films they thought were most influential. Plus, we look ahead to the best films yet to be released in 2019.
Guests:
Amy Nicholson , film critic for KPCC, film writer for The Guardian and host of the podcasts ‘ Unspooled ’ and the podcast miniseries “ Zoom ”; she tweets
Tim Cogshell , film critic for KPCC, Alt-Film Guide and CineGods.com ; he tweets